1500 UNSEEDED BUT DANGEROUS CIBULKOVA INTO LAST 16

Dominika Cibulkova, who was edged out of the seedings to accommodate new mum Serena Williams, continued her impressive progress by defeating 15th seed Elise Mertens 6-2 6-2.

1455 HSIEH HAILS SPECIAL WIN

Making 10th main draw appearance at Wimbledon, Taiwan’s Hsieh Su-Wei said her relaxed approach to the season has been crucial to her progress to the fourth round for the first time.

“This is the first time I have beaten the world number one, it is amazing,” said the world number 48 Hsieh after beating world number one Simona Halep.

“This year I have tried to enjoy more, not just tennis but life, food, strawberries and cream, lobster. I am really enjoying playing tennis. I just feel free on the court.”

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1430 HSIEH STUNS HALEP IN COMEBACK WIN

World number one Simona Halep suffered a surprise exit from the tournament after she was beaten 3-6 6-4 7-5 by Taiwan’s unseeded Hsieh Su-Wei in the third round.

The defeat means nine of the top 10 seeds in the women’s draw have fallen in the first week. Czech Karolina Pliskova, the seventh seed, is the only one left in the draw.

1425 NADAL SAILS THROUGH

Second seed Rafa Nadal has booked a place in the fourth round, beating Australian teenager Alex De Minaur 6-1 6-2 6-4 in just over two hours.

The result ensures the Spaniard will retain his number one crown at the end of the tournament.

“A positive match against a player with a lot of energy, some tough moments,” Nadal said.

When asked about playing in front of a Royal Box full of athletes, he said: “Playing in front of very important people from sport around the world is always a big honour, we talk the same language and it’s great to have all these people.

“I am just happy to be in the fourth round again. I’ll go and watch some football - England, it’s coming home or not?”